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(Austrian Figure Skater) Karl Schäfer was a renowned Austrian athlete who excelled in both figure skating and swimming. He achieved remarkable success as a two-time Olympic champion in figure skating at the 1932 and 1936 Winter Olympics, as well as winning seven World championships and eight European championships. In swimming, he competed in the 200-metre breaststroke at the 1928 Summer Olympics. Schäfer's professional career was marked by his exceptional accomplishments in both sports at the highest levels of international competition.
